How To Request A Tow Using the BoatUS App | BoatUS

[@TheBradmd]

It was a huge disappointment when BoatUS stopped interfacing with Garmin/DeLorme Inreach devices. Those of us who fish offshore, far away from any cell signal, used that to communicate with tow services, but for some reason, it stopped. I have a VHF, but one is limited to about 15 miles with that. It would be a great service to your members if you began using satellite communicators again. Thanks

[@jamesharding2028]

Does this work with no phone signal???

[@boatus]

Thanks for the great question, James. You will need to have a phone signal or Wi-Fi connection to use the TowBoatUS Connect feature to call for a tow.

[@jamesharding2028]

@@boatus OK - Important for users on Lake Mohave to know... if you go out of Katherine Landing, and beyond the power lines, you have NO SIGNAL and i'd strongly recommend boaters have a VHF Radio on board to be on the safe side ;) 2-300 bucks will buy you an awesome one ;)

[@boatus]

​@@jamesharding2028 Really great point, James! We always recommend having a VHF aboard. Folks with a towing membership can always hail the local TowBoatUS port on Channel 16.